Should I bother applying to Uni this year?

Hey, just got my AS results and they're CDEE (Bio,History,Chemistry and Maths.) I know these grades are awful, I really wanted to study history at Leeds/Manchester Uni. I understand my predicted grades at best probably won't be good enough for the AAB entry requirements.

But I think I can do a lot better as I was extremely lazy/complacent this year, I'd like to retake 5 modules (including the whole of chemistry). D'you reckon it's worth applying to Uni's just in case? I know i'll probably have to take a gap year but i'd much rather jump straight in, is there anyhope for me going to Uni realistically Autumn 2015 or no?

I think (or hope) that i'll come out with good grades next year as i'll retake and generally put more effort in but yeah.. opinions?

Reply 1

aliman65

Just work harder next year and go through adjustment if they don't accept you. Lots of good universities reserve places for people getting better grades than expected.

Reply 2

Craghyrax

If you know you're fine with potentially taking a gap year there's no downside in applying this year and seeing what comes up.Its not a case of should or shouldn't. Its just whether or not you want to try and see now, or only go for it once you've improved your grades.